CRIME WITH SPECIAL ‘K’: KATHERINE HOWELL & KATHRYN FOX & Sisters in Crime national convenor, Ann Byrne8pm Friday February 11, 2011

Hear from Queensland author Katherine Howell about her fourth novel to feature Sydney cop Ella Marconi. In Violent Exposure (PanMacmillan), Howell again draws on her experience as a paramedic— and her considerable literary skill—to create a tight story about an apparent case of domestic violence which has gone tragically wrong.

Howell won Sisters in Crime’s Davitt Award (Adult Fiction) in 2008 for her debut novel in the series, Frantic, which went on to be published in released in France, Germany, Italy, Russia, Canada and the UK. The following year, her second book, The Darkest Hour, won the Davitt (Readers’ Choice).  Critics say Violent Exposure is her best yet. (www.katherinehowell.com)

Sydney doctor, Katherine Fox, is the author of five internationally acclaimed novels to feature forensic physician Anya Crichton: Malicious Intent, Without Consent, Skin and Bones, Blood Born and, most recently, Death Mask.  Death Mask explores Anya’s biggest challenge yet—the case of a woman who returns from her honeymoon with sexually transmitted diseases, cause unknown. Her investigations take her to the US and the macho world of gridiron.

Fox’s debut novel, Malicious Intent, won Sisters in Crime’s 2006 Davitt Award (Adult Fiction). (www.kathrynfox.com)

Bell’s Hotel (upstairs), 157 Moray Street, South Melbourne (cnr Coventry).Mel 57, G1.  Try 112, 55 or St Kilda Road trams. Free on-street parking after 6pm. No need to book for the event or dinner (downstairs ) from 6.30pm.  Men – or ’brothers-in-law’ - welcome.  $5/$10 (non-members) 10% discount from Benn’s Books stall.    

Info: Carmel Shute on 0412 569 356 or go to www.sistersincrime.org.au